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Phyllis Schlafly




Directions: Use the following questions and resources to learn more about your individual. Take careful notes; you may not simply cut and paste from the Internet into your notes. Keep careful track of your sources for your Works Cited. Based on your research, you will create a profile of your individual to share with the class. This profile should provide basic background information on your individual and provide an overview of his/her stance on our main questions: where is the U.S. headed from here? what are the primary issues/concerns facing our nation? how would deal with these issues and concerns?

Questions to consider:
  • What was going on in the women's movement at this time? Use your textbook for a brief overview. Margaret--check out Chapter 30 section 2 on the Women's Right Movement. Evon, check out Chapter 29 and the section on the women's movement.
  • Why did Schlafly oppose feminism?
  • How did she envision the role of women?
  • What were her views on the E.R.A?
  • How would Schlafly define equality? How would Schlafy define the role of the government in achieving equality?

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